Worlds apart
Lindsay Lee Johnson
Worlds apart
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lindsay Lee Johnson
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Lena’s life flips upside down when her surgeon dad takes a job at a mental hospital, dragging her from luxury to a place filled with secrets and strange new faces. She’s about to discover that courage isn’t about where you live, but what you’re willing to face — and that matters more than anything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows thirteen-year-old Lena as her family moves from a privileged lifestyle to living on the grounds of a psychiatric hospital due to her father's new job. The story thoughtfully explores themes of family adjustment, mental health, and resilience, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware it touches on mental health settings and family challenges with sensitivity.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1932425284
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Front Street, Incorporated
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction